PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES Is a Bit Worn, But Provides a Proper Wrap-Up
It’s important to know when to say when. Back in 2004, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl …Read the Rest
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BAYWATCH Drowns With Nary a Laugh
I’m not very familiar with the TV series upon which the new Baywatch feature is based, but one imagines that …Read the Rest
ALIEN: COVENANT is Easier to Swallow than Prometheus
Remember the convoluted details of 2012’s Prometheus? Don’t worry. I don’t either. I didn’t remember that Charlize Theron was even …Read the Rest
SNATCHED Manages to Steal A Few Laughs
Occasionally, a critic just ends up giving a movie a pass simply based on how many times it brings a …Read the Rest
KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD Is an Awkward Update
The tale of King Arthur has certainly been around a while, igniting the imagination of children (and in some cases, …Read the Rest
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 Doesn’t Soar, But Is Still a Fun Journey
Another month, another comic book adaptation. At least this one isn’t quite as familiar as some of the other offerings …Read the Rest
MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA Is Bizarre and Eccentric
Well, at least it’s different. If uniqueness was all that counted in filmmaking, My Entire High School Sinking Into the …Read the Rest
FREE FIRE Entertains With Expert Efficiency
Some features have “cult movie” written all over them. The new independent feature Free Fire is pretty certain to attain …Read the Rest
THE PROMISE Focuses Too Heavily on Melodrama
It’s unfortunate when a movie attempts to tackle a serious and important issue and falls short. That’s the feeling one …Read the Rest
THE LOST CITY OF Z Travels Into the Deep and Dangerous Jungle
For many of us, it’s astounding that only a century ago there were large parts of the world unmapped and …Read the Rest